Sedation & Analgesia - QUIZ

Question 1

NSAIDs mechanism of action is related to:

Answer 1

Inhibition of COX

Question 2

Which NSAID has variable effects when given IV?

Answer 2

Ketorolac

Question 3

Cox-2 specific NSAIDs have reduced risk of GI bleeding.

True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name the major opioid antagonist:

Answer 4

Naloxone

Question 5

What is NOT a common physical effect of narcotic drugs?

Answer 5

Cough

Question 6

Which opioid has the best oral bio-availability?

Answer 6

Methadone

Question 7

What is true regarding Fentanyl’s pharmacokinetics?

Answer 7

Increased duration of action when tissues are saturated

Question 8

What is true regarding the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Answer 8

Binds to GABA receptors to produce inhibitory actions

Question 9

What is true regarding barbiturates and benzodiazepines actions on GABA:

Answer 9

Benzodiazepines increase frequency of Chloride channel opening

Question 10

What are dose dependent effects of benzodiazepines and barbiturates?

Answer 10

Anticonvulsant
Medullary depression
Anesthesia
Anxiolysis

Question 11

Name the stages of anesthesia in order:

Answer 11

1. Analgesia
2. Disinhibition
3. Surgical anesthesia
4. Medullary depression

Question 12

The mechanisms of action of general anesthetics are varied, but they generally decrease the threshold for firing of CNS neurons.

True or False?

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Which general anesthetic does not work on GABAA receptors?

Answer 13

Ketamine

Question 14

Analgesics are defined as drugs that relieve pain, and are classified as:

Answer 14

Adjuvants
Co-analgesics
Opioid
Non-Opioid